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Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
ect communication with our depots was established. The four weeks which followed this cheering result were busy with the work of refitting and preparing for offensive operations as soon as General Sherman should reach us with his troops from West Tennessee. During this period of activity the enemy committed the serious fault of detaching Longstreet's corps-sending it to aid in the siege of Knoxville in East Tennessee-an error which has no justification whatever, unless it be based on the presuEast Tennessee-an error which has no justification whatever, unless it be based on the presumption that it was absolutely necessary that Longstreet should ultimately rejoin Lee's army in Virginia by way of Knoxville and Lynchburg, with a chance of picking up Burnside en route. Thus depleted, Bragg still held Missionary Ridge in strong force, but that part of his line which extended across the intervening valley to the northerly point of Lookout Mountain was much attenuated. By the 18th of November General Grant had issued instructions covering his intended operations. They contemp
Chattanooga Valley (United States) (search for this): chapter 17
obscured its whole face. After the view was lost the sharp rattle of musketry continued some time, but practically the fight had been already won by Hooker's men, the enemy only holding on with a rear-guard to assure his retreat across Chattanooga Valley to Missionary Ridge. Later we heard very heavy cannonading, and fearing that Hooken was in trouble I sent a staff-officer to find out whether he needed assistance, which I thought could be given by a demonstration toward Rossville. The ofdetermination and persistence, made an attempt to carry the high ground near the tunnel, first gaining and then losing advantage, but his attack was not crowned with the success anticipated. Meanwhile Hooker and Palmer were swinging across Chattanooga Valley, using me as a pivot for the purpose of crossing Missionary Ridge in the neighborhood of Rossville. In the early part of the day I had driven in the Confederate pickets in my front, so as to prolong my line of battle on that of Wood, the n
Lookout Valley (Wisconsin, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
8th of November General Grant had issued instructions covering his intended operations. They contemplated that Sherman's column, which was arriving by the north bank of the Tennessee, should cross the river on a pontoon bridge just below the mouth of Chickamauga Creek and carry the northern extremity of Missionary Ridge as far as the railroad tunnel; that the Army of the Cumberland--the centre — should co-operate with Sherman; and that Hooker with a mixed command should continue to hold Lookout Valley and operate on our extreme right as circumstances might warrant. Sherman crossed on the 24th to perform his alloted part of the programme, but in the meantime Grant becoming impressed with the idea that Bragg was endeavoring to get away, ordered Thomas to make a strong demonstration in his front, to determine the truth or falsity of the information that had been General George A. Custer. received. This task fell to the Fourth Corps, and at 12 o'clock on the 23d I was notified that
Lookout Mountain, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
s punishment of deserters Grant at Chattanooga the fight on Lookout Mountain a brave color bearer battle of Missionary Ridge. By 9 o'works on Missionary Ridge and to establish himself strongly on Lookout Mountain. He then sent Wheeler's cavalry north of the Tennessee, and, s might convert into a complete investment. The occupation of Lookout Mountain broke our direct communication with Bridgeport-our sub-depot-af Chattanooga was near the old iron-works, under the shadow of Lookout Mountain. Here we were exposed to a continual fire from the enemy's bach circumstance led Hooker to advance on the northerly face of Lookout Mountain. At first, with good glasses, we could plainly see Hooker's tuing to refuse my right having been obviated by the capture of Lookout Mountain and the advance of Palmer. About 2 o'clock orders came to tance to Sherman meant the withdrawal of the Confederates from Lookout Mountain. While this attack was in process of execution advantage was
Orchard Knob (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
fell to the Fourth Corps, and at 12 o'clock on the 23d I was notified that Wood's division would make a reconnoissance to an elevated point in its front called Orchard Knob, and that I was to support it with my division and prevent Wood's right flank from being turned by an advance of the enemy on Moore's road or from the directiood's division passed my left flank on its reconnoissance, and my command, moving in support of it, drove in the enemy's picket-line. Wood's took possession of Orchard Knob easily, and mine was halted on a low ridge to the right of the Knob, where I was directed by General Thomas to cover my front by a strong line of rifle-pits, aas covered with a heavy line of skirmishers. These dispositions made, my right rested a little distance south of Moore's road, my left joined Wood over toward Orchard Knob, while my centre was opposite Thurman's house — the headquarters of General Bragg--on Missionary Ridge. A small stream of water ran parallel to my front, as f
Missionary Ridge, Tenn. (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
to erect permanent lines of earthworks on Missionary Ridge and to establish himself strongly on Look the purpose of carrying the north end of Missionary Ridge. His success was not complete, although his retreat across Chattanooga Valley to Missionary Ridge. Later we heard very heavy cannonading, entire army was holding only the line of Missionary Ridge, and our troops, being now practically cohands. About a mile and a half beyond Missionary Ridge, Moore's road passed over a second ridge n marching there alone, so I rode back to Missionary Ridge to ask for more troops, and upon arrivingheridan's division prior to the attack on Missionary Ridge. Granger was at Bragg's late headquaccomplished had the successful assault on Missionary Ridge been supplemented by vigorous efforts on n's threatening attitude. The assault on Missionary Ridge by Granger's and Palmer's corps was not pigade was the first to reach the crest of Missionary Ridge, and that he was therefore entitled to th[10 more...]
Rossville (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
nd that I was to support it with my division and prevent Wood's right flank from being turned by an advance of the enemy on Moore's road or from the direction of Rossville. For this duty I marched my division out of the works about 2 P. M., and took up a position on Bushy Knob. Shortly after we reached this point Wood's division and fearing that Hooken was in trouble I sent a staff-officer to find out whether he needed assistance, which I thought could be given by a demonstration toward Rossville. The officer soon returned with the report that Hooker was all right, that the cannonading was only a part of a little rear-guard fight, two sections of artilleed. Meanwhile Hooker and Palmer were swinging across Chattanooga Valley, using me as a pivot for the purpose of crossing Missionary Ridge in the neighborhood of Rossville. In the early part of the day I had driven in the Confederate pickets in my front, so as to prolong my line of battle on that of Wood, the necessity of continui
Morris Island (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
f the ridge, attacking at a signal of six guns. I had few changes or new dispositions to make. Wagner's brigade, which was next to Wood's division, was formed in double lines, and Harker's brigade took the same formation on Wagner's right. Colonel F. T. Sherman's brigade came on Harker's right, formed in a column of attack, with a front of three regiments, he having nine. My whole front was co gallantly climbing the hill step by step, and believing we could take it, I immediately rode to Wagner's brigade and directed it to resume the attack. In the meantime Harker's and F. T. Sherman's tr but was very uncomfortable for those below, so I deemed it advisable to seek another place, and Wagner's brigade having reassembled and again pressed up the ridge, I rode up the face to join my troop depot of supply-and as they progressed, I pushed Sherman's brigade along the road behind them. Wagner and Harker soon overtook the rear-guard, and a slight skirmish caused it to break, permitting ni
Chattanooga (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 17
osecrans punishment of deserters Grant at Chattanooga the fight on Lookout Mountain a brave coln within the heavy line of intrenchments at Chattanooga, the greater part of which defenses had beethan to let the horses die of starvation in Chattanooga. Later, after the battle of Missionary Rid behind our works, with my right resting on Fort Negley and my left extending well over toward FortFort Wood, my front being parallel to Missionary Ridge. My division was now composed of twenty-five reived in the interval, since we came back to Chattanooga, considerable reinforcement by the arrival to hold them in readiness to advance toward Chattanooga. On the 19th of October, after turning in Ransom of my staff to Granger, who was at Fort Wood, to ascertain if we were to carry the first acrity, and without guard or escort, toward Chattanooga. After a short pause to get breath the command, General Thomas having gone back to Chattanooga. Map: positions of General Sheridan's d[4 more...]
Tennessee River (United States) (search for this): chapter 17
in Lee's army in Virginia by way of Knoxville and Lynchburg, with a chance of picking up Burnside en route. Thus depleted, Bragg still held Missionary Ridge in strong force, but that part of his line which extended across the intervening valley to the northerly point of Lookout Mountain was much attenuated. By the 18th of November General Grant had issued instructions covering his intended operations. They contemplated that Sherman's column, which was arriving by the north bank of the Tennessee, should cross the river on a pontoon bridge just below the mouth of Chickamauga Creek and carry the northern extremity of Missionary Ridge as far as the railroad tunnel; that the Army of the Cumberland--the centre — should co-operate with Sherman; and that Hooker with a mixed command should continue to hold Lookout Valley and operate on our extreme right as circumstances might warrant. Sherman crossed on the 24th to perform his alloted part of the programme, but in the meantime Grant beco
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